Discover how businesses and government agencies can use capital investment analysis to assess the potential of long-term ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lien De Pau, founder of The Big Exit. Sell your biz for max value. For small business owners, profit matters a lot. It's more than ...

The DCF model is powerful but highly sensitive to key inputs: discount rate, perpetual growth rate, and growth assumptions. Choosing the right discount rate is crucial; too low or too high a rate can ...

As founders near the end of the lifecycle of their startups, the question of “valuation” usually arises in a new context: mergers and acquisitions. Valuation is no stranger to a founder — it’s ...

Cash flow is, understandably, one of a company’s most significant concerns. To stay on top of this vital financial metric, business owners rely on accurate, consistent cash flow statements. These ...

Unlevered free cash flow (UFCF) shows the true cash flow of firms by excluding debt impacts, aiding clear operational assessment. It allows comparisons across companies regardless of their debt levels ...